All Wood FITR Traditional Murphy Bed – We are the Factory
Need an office by day and a spare bedroom by night? Then you need a FITR (Furniture in the Raw) Traditional Murphy Bed.
This wall bed features traditional crown molding and flat panel front. It includes a premium mattress and it’s perfect in a home office, living room or bedroom where more space is needed.
It comes in maple and oak and five beautiful finishes. It’s also available unfinished for your paint or stain project. Contact Customer Service for a listing of our additional finishes or custom options 512-451-0213 or email
The Murphy Bed is a tried and true space saver and they look great in the raised and lower position.
Our fold away beds are extremely popular because they can double your room space and look good doing it. The Furniture in the Raw Murphy Bed is easy to open and close. You can lift your bed with one finger. The design uses a hydraulic piston system to provide strong, generous support when raising and lowering the fold out bed.
The Murphy Beds Accommodate a 12″ deep Mattress (not included)
We have four space saving bed sizes (Twin, Full, Queen, King) that open either vertically or horizontally.
Furniture in the Raw fold away beds are made from real maple and oak and are manufactured by Furniture in the Raw. That is local.
- Easy lifts and stores using a piston system hardware
- Choose maple or oak
- mattress is not included
- Contact sales for Mattress options
- unfinished or finish options (more available)
- Bronze or Nickel Hardware Choice (more available)
- Professional delivery and installation may be available from FITR
- Made in Central Texas by your neighbors of 100% real wood
- Twin Size- 46.25″ wide x 82.125″ tall x 16.75″ deep – Projection from wall :83″
- Full Size- 61.25″ wide x 82.125″ tall x 16.75″ deep – Projection from wall: 83″
- Queen Size- 67.25″ wide x 88″ tall x 16.75″ deep – Projection from wall: 87″
- King Size- 84″ wide x 88″ tall x 16.75″ deep – Projection from wall: 87″
- Add approximately 4″ to the width for Traditional Crown Molding
Is it a Murphy Bed? Wall Bed? Fold away bed?
The Murphy Bed, also commonly referred to as a:
- Wall bed
- Fold up bed
- Fold away bed
- Foldable bed
- Pull out bed
- Hideaway beds
At Furniture in the Raw we just call them Murphy Beds and our customers love them.
History of the Murphy Bed
The Murphy bed is named for William Lawrence Murphy (1876–1959). Murphy applied for his first patents for a fold away bed around 1900.
What inspired Murphy to design the bed? According to legend, he was wooing an opera singer, but living in a one-room apartment in San Francisco, and the moral code of the time frowned upon a woman entering a man’s bedroom.
So Murphy invented the fold out bed and converted his bedroom into a parlor, enabling him to entertain guests without breaking the moral code of the day.
Sears had introduced foldup beds through the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog, but Murphy introduced pivot and counterbalanced designs for which he received a series of patents, including one for a “Disappearing Bed”. Murphy’s design made the bed simple and safe to use.
Murphy beds are used for space-saving purposes, much like trundle beds, and are popular where floor space is limited, such as small homes, apartments, hotels, mobile homes and college dormitories. In recent years, these fold up beds have included options such as lighting, storage cabinets, and office components.
Murphy’s patent has since expired. In 1989, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the term “Murphy Bed” had entered common usage and was no longer eligible for protection.
Cindy B. –
Worked with Jonathan in the store to purchase our Murphy bed. Very helpful. Delivery and set up were done when promised. Very professional. I love my new bed!
Cindy B. Uvalde, Texas
Amanda H. San Antonio, TX –
This store is full of high quality and unique furniture that is completely customizable. My husband and I work with Agnes every time and she is always friendly, personable, hard-working, and very knowledgeable about every piece. She doesn’t stop until you’re satisfied.
We only buy our furniture from here. So far we own a computer desk, dresser, storage bench, nightstand, kitchen table and chairs, kitchen storage cabinet, corner display case, full size Murphy bed…. As you can tell, almost everything! And we will continue to be loyal customers 🙂
Amanda H.
Hana L. –
We recently purchased a Murphy Bed with Furniture in the Raw. We had an excellent experience. Deric designed a beautiful office to accommodate the bed. We selected a stain to compliment our wood floors. It was installed this weekend and we could not be happier with the final product. Deric was a pleasure to work with and the entire staff was friendly and well informed. We would certainly do business with them again.
Hana L.
Austin, TX
Kathy P –
Customer service above and beyond–that is what you can expect if Derrick and Ramonz deliver and set up your purchase from Furniture in the Raw. They called ahead, arrived on time, and introduced themselves as they carefully protected our floor and walls. They competently installed our new Murphy bed. When an issue arose about installing the bookcases, they called their manager and came to an acceptable conclusion. These men were polite, cleaned up their mess, and thanked us for our business. Please recognize these two for the fine way that they represent Furniture in the Raw. We will return to make further purchases because of them and the helpful sales representatives.
Kathy P
San Marcos, TX
Sharon –
I purchased a floor model murphy bed and assembled it myself…I contacted Leo after having some problems and he didn’t hesitate to send Ray Simmons and Ford Grace to my home near San Antonio. Ray and Ford were professional, courteous, and very knowledgable about the bed. They identified and solved the problem quickly. They tested and retested the bed to ensure it worked properly. They not only showed me how the bed should work and explained the parts, but they allowed me to practice so I could see and understand exactly how my bed should work!
Furniture in The Raw is an excellent example of Customer Service and Professionalism…
I am so happy and grateful for their help and support.
Thank you
Sharon
Bulverde, TX
Debi Sigrest –
Wow! I mean WOW! I love my Murphy bed! It is beautiful!!! The installers, Ramonz and Ford were awesome! Friendly, professional, and quick to install my bed! I am so pleased. I plan to shop for my dining room chairs in the new year! Thank you Derek for your help as well.
A. Braun –
The day I closed on the property I ordered custom-made Murphy beds for the Hobby Room. I placed the order with Harriet Greenlee, owner of Furniture in The Raw. The beds arrived today and I am pee- in-my- pants excited! I can’t wait for my guests to see this beautiful piece of furniture. Richard and Fredo worked hard to move the thermostat and paint the walls to be ready for the installation. The installation was quick and they gave me a short tutorial on how to use the beds. EASY PEASY and even I can reach it.
A. Braun
Legacy Hideaway Vacation Rental
E. Bauman –
A very nice experience. From ordering to installation. My painter even commented how nice it looked.
Evelyn B.
C. Nelson –
My story begins with a quick chat on their website with Curtis 2 months ago. Yesterday we had the pleasure of 2 of the most professional installers at our home installing our beautiful bed. Our finish was not available here and Curtis worked with my partner and I to get the exact color and they got it perfectly. We now have our office organized and ready to host guests this weekend for our daughter’s graduation. We are very happy!
Carolyn Nelson
Houston
S Carver –
Just want to let you know how ecstatic I am about all related to my new Murphy bed and service!!
Sarah Carver
Beth Freeman –
Best customer service !!!!